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Wanamie

Pennsylvania · 555 residents · 0.981 sq mi
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Wanamie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,167. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 207 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $147,600. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−27%since 2023
from 762 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
566 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 777 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+24%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
487562637712787201020202024Wanamie
2024555
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,167
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,700 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,685
+11%since 2023
from $38,465 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+3%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,263 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−12%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(716)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(46)
Diversity Score14.2%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(508)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(47)
Diversity Score19.4%(108)
Diversity Score
19
+37%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+17%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
Female
42.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

Wanamie, Pennsylvania has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Wanamie, Pennsylvania earns about $53,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wanamie, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Wanamie, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $147,600, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wanamie, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanamie, Pennsylvania?

About 29.2% of people in Wanamie, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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